Judges 'are becoming more willing to consider pre-nuptial agreements'

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Judges 'are becoming more willing to consider pre-nuptial agreements'

Pre-nuptial agreements are increasingly being taken into consideration by UK courts, despite not yet being legally binding.

This is according to Jill Goldman, a family law expert, who said in an interview with MoneyWise.co.uk that many judges are now willing to use pre-nups as long as they are properly drawn-up and not outlandish.

She explained: "It is a statement of intent. They can be overturned and a judge might throw out some of the clauses, but they are becoming more watertight."

In order to ensure pre-nups stand up in a divorce court, Ms Goldman said each party must seek independent legal advice at least three weeks before the ceremony.

She also suggested it may be best to agree to a one-off settlement in case of a divorce, rather than ongoing maintenance payments.

It has recently been reported that both Robbie Williams and Hilary Duff signed pre-nuptial agreements ahead of their respective weddings earlier this month. ADNFCR-2347-ID-800039303-ADNFCR